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1462 10/25/2004 6:15:01 PM 10/26/2004 Dana Pearson jpear124@aol Dashboard defroster vents Since no one has answered my earlier question I will ask again.Does anyone know if the black plastic directional vents across the front of the dash are availible for an 82 Newell?
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1463 10/26/2004 2:33:17 PM 10/26/2004 GEORGE GIANNI GGIANNI@ROYALSANLEANDRO.COM 73 Coach Engine revs... Hello,
Yes this is too high an RPM. My Ford gas engine was running approx. 1800 Rpm at 58 mph in O.D...

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1464 10/26/2004 8:56:35 PM 10/28/2004 Jack Fortner jackfortner@charter.net Dashboard defroster vents I was at the factory in June 2004 and asked the same question and was advised that they were not available. Perhaps you could find an after market source.
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1465 10/28/2004 4:38:49 AM 10/28/2004 TechTalk Staff TechTalk@newellcoach.com Dashboard defroster vents Newell has located a limited supply of the rectangualar air conditioner/defroster vents used on classic coaches in the 80s. Contact Gary Streeter at 1-888-3NEWELL.
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1467 10/29/2004 4:09:57 PM 10/30/2004 Bob Marlatt InsideGolf@cablespeed.com 73 Coach Engine revs... Barrett, my '73 coach with a 391 w/ 6-speed Allison runs 2700 at about 64 mph. I think it might be a linkage problem as I was told by a qualified mechanic that an 8th of an inch can make a lot of difference in shifting. You might check to see if there is any slop in the connection at the transmission. Mine was slightly loose and I had trouble shifting into reverse. I have a phone number of a good transmission specialist (in Seattle area) if you need it-perhaps just to talk to on the phone.
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1468 11/1/2004 12:43:28 PM 11/4/2004 shane crawford cradad1@aol.com 1986 Newell for sale I have a 87 38' 8V92 if you are interested.
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1472 11/8/2004 6:46:51 PM 11/10/2004 Bill wrssr@msn.com Air Brake Upgrade Hi Rich, I live in the Pacific Northwest. I own a 1974 Newell in excellent condition with a 3208 CAT. Saw your e-mail on TechTalk - I just did my wedge rear brakes. I am a retired mechanic - the first thing I did when I tore the brakes down was to removed the backing plate and left it off. I personally like wedge brakes because they always self-adjust. Every once in a while I check the threads on the automatic adjusters and blow them off with air and spray brake clean on. I've notices the brakes run a lot cooler. Have you done your brakes because I'm wondering if you had to replace any drums? If so, I understand we cannot buy replacements for the drums we are running. After some research I found a pretty popular drum that is used on semi trucks - that is a 3159 Gunite drum. I had to have some machine work done to move the drum in on the bearing hub by 3/8". The only thing I didn't have done, that I wish I would have had done, was to drill three 5/16" holes to align the drum center on the bearing hub. Will check on that number on the drum to make sure it is right. The cost of brakes and new bearing and seals wasn't bad. Feel free to e-mail me. Thanks, Bill
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1474 11/15/2004 1:37:23 PM 11/15/2004 David Read GoingIntl@AOL.COM TouchScreenSystemController Does Newell offer the ability to control all of the hi-tech systems via a single touch screen control panel? It would be nice to have a repeater at the opposite end of the coach, so I don;t have to walk to the other end of the coach in the middle of the night.
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1475 11/15/2004 2:39:10 PM 11/15/2004 TechTalk Staff TechTalk@newellcoach.com TouchScreenSystemController Our current general practice is to install two complete TV systems, front and rear, with a universal remote control for each. He can watch football, she can watch soap operas. We use repeaters anyway so that we can install components outside of line of sight. In the past, we have used repeaters front to rear, but found having the two complete systems is superior. For several years, we used Marantz touch screen remotes, similar to the Philips Pronto. We now use the Harmony SST-659. It is much simpler to program, especially for non-standard A/V components, and uses positive buttons which are easier than the touch screen to use accurately, especially for three digit DSS channel numbers. The Harmony is a great solution for virtually all motorhomes and home use as well. Go to www.harmonyremote.com
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1478 11/27/2004 8:22:22 AM 11/28/2004 Uwe Oberschelp oberuwe@netscape.net 91 newell Hi, Tech department.
We just purchased a 1991 42' Newell. The previous owner neglected a lot of things, so we have our work cut out for awhile!
I noticed when driving the coach a lot of play in the steering system. Could you give me any advice how to remedy
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Other than that, it is an awsome coach.
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1480 12/3/2004 3:47:36 PM 12/3/2004 Tom tomrosenkranz@yahoo.com Operating Costs What's been your operating costs for full timing in a 45 ft Quad?
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1481 12/13/2004 8:56:08 AM 12/13/2004 Jon Kabbe jckabbe@earthlink.net 12.5 Kw Genset I'm in need of a manual for a 1977 version of the Kohler 12.5 Kw genset in my wonderful Newell coach. In particular I need a wiring diagram for the control system. I want to add an intake air heater for winter starting. I'm happy to pay for copying and shipping. I'll also be happy to share my solution once I have it figured out.
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1482 12/14/2004 9:15:49 PM 12/16/2004 Bob Scott thescotts@proaxis.com Fire extinguishers With the ban on production of Halon, what type of fire extinguishers are being used in new coaches? It is my understanding that there are some companies that can service and recharge older Halon units. Is this a good way to go or is it better to use some of the newer gases? Any thoughts and ideas will be appreciated. Bob
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1483 12/15/2004 8:01:14 AM 12/16/2004 Don Koenig donkoenig@juno.com 12.5 Kohler Diesel Generator Over 3000 hrs on the unit. Had too much oil in the pan.
Replaced the lift pump. The unit no longer "makes oil".
Glad the problem was not the injector pump (more $$$).
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1484 12/16/2004 3:51:47 AM 12/16/2004 TechTalk Staff TechTalk@newellcoach.com Fire extinguishers We continue to install halon fire extinguishers, which are legal and available through normal sources. They are EPA approved. Perhaps halon extinguishers are due to be removed from the market at some point in the future, although we are unaware of anything firm.
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1486 12/18/2004 1:53:51 PM 12/18/2004 ed thalmayer fts@rvwarehouse.com odometer Coach #460: the odometer is digital or appears to be, the numbers appear & disappear, hard to see at all. The speedometer works fine. Without tearing the dash apart to look for a bad ground, my diagnosis, is there another solution?
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1487 12/19/2004 4:27:38 PM 12/19/2004 Dan Niebojeski bojes@aol.com odometer Will be interesting to see any replies. My coach #577 has same problem but the engine hour display on the tachometer also flashes on and off. Not at the same time or with the same fequency as the odometer. I had asked the service dept. to look into this on my last two visits to Miami, but they said they didn't know where to start. Hope you have better luck. Dan
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1488 12/19/2004 6:03:28 PM 12/19/2004 Dean Stoops 67gto@myvine.com 12.5 Kohler Diesel Generator 1978 Newell Classic w/ 12.5 Kohler-Perkins. Mods made since my last post: All pieces made with 16ga. galvanized sheet metal. My research indicates that 120 sq. inches of opening is sufficient to cool the Perkins. I opened the radiator "grill" in the front by removing the lower portion of the aluminum "skin". I closed the upper area of the "grill" (down to the top edge of the bumper)by blocking it off on the back side with sheet metal. This panel is easily removable if I encounter extreme conditions that would require more cooling. I fabricated a panel to fit horizontally flat between the frame rails thus forcing the incoming air to be drawn in below the front bumper. This panel spans the area between the front of the body and the bumper. It is held in place with Velcro to allow quick removal for access to the generator "front panel." Since the opening is behind the bumper the modifications are not visible.

Next I removed the "case" from around the radiator. I built a metal "wall" between the radiator and the sides and top of the generator compartment. I fastened it to the flanges on each side of the radiator that held the "case" in place. I also braced it to the valve cover nut in the same place that the "case" was secured to as well. A hole was drilled in the proper area to allow the dipstick tube to protrude through to the front. The outside edge of this "wall" is surrounded with a 1" layer of foam to allow for movement and provide an air seal to the inside walls of the generator compartment. This mod will force the fan to pull cooler outside air in rather than pulling from behind the radiator. All of these panels had Sound Absorbant Foam glued to the side that faced the engine. My Newell had a sound/oil absorbant pan mounted below the generator engine. It was about 5" short (on each side) of reaching from one side of the generator compartment to the other. I fabricated a new wider pan then filled it with fiberglass insulation and topped it off with expanded metal to keep the fiberglass in place.
The next project was the air intake. I removed the oil bath air cleaner and put it in my personal museum (I dont throw anything away!!). I built a metal box 1.5" tall X 9" wide and as long as the valve cover. It contains baffles (like a muffler) and is mounted on top of the valve cover using the valve cover nuts. I used one of those flat pleated air filters (It fits a '90 Camaro V-6 if I remember correctly). I just cut a hole in the top of the box near the back end of it. It is designed so the top of the box can be removed thus releasing the filter. A lot of noise is emitted from the valve cover so this "filter housing" also helps minimize the noise coming off of the top. I fastened Sound Absorbant Foam to the bottom of the air cleaner as well.
I was hearing a "knock" as the engine was running that concerned me. A perkins mechanic said it may just need the injectors rebuilt. As I was removing the injectors I found that two of the hold-down nuts were not tight. Since I didn't know when they were last rebuilt I had them done any ways but I think those loose nuts may have been causing that noise.
Bottom line----The noise coming from the front of the generator is GREATLY reduced. It is still louder than I would like on each side near the wheel openings but I think I can seal between the gen compartment sides and my new "pan " and minimize that. I also could put some Sound Absorbant Foam in the area behind the generator as well but I may need to install a fan to assist in pulling air out of the gen compartment if I minimize the opening in that rear area. Noise level inside the Newell has not been affected. So far I have run the generator for 35 hours in varying outside temps not exceeding 65 degrees so I can't say for sure if it is sufficient for 100 degree days but so far it has not even come close to running warmer than normal.
I've really tried to "think through" these mods but I'm not an engineer so I'd welcome any criticism or "atta boy"s from this knowledgeable group.
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1490 12/20/2004 2:45:17 PM 12/20/2004 Jon Kabbe jckabbe@earthlink.net 12.5 Kohler Diesel Generator "atta boys" in profusion. A most interesting list of mods. A great verbal description though pictures would be of enormous help. As soon as it gets warm (who knows when that will be in Michigan) I'll tackle my noisy gen.
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1491 12/20/2004 5:37:15 PM 12/20/2004 TechTalk Staff TechTalk@newellcoach.com odometer We recommend one of the following solutions: 1) Order a new speedometer from us programmed to your correct mileage reading for $168.ハ 2) Remove and send the speedometer to us to be forwarded to our vendor for repairs. But the repair costs may exceed a new unit, so that is why this is choice 2. If you would like to pursue either of these options with us, please call the Newell Director of Customer Service, John Clark. Also, there will be some lead time involved with either of these solutions.
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